Eccentric Melody for Cello Alone

Oliver Knussen's concise and effervescent Eccentric Melody occupies a small but important place in the solo cello repertoire, and would enliven any recital. Composed as a double tribute - for cellist Fred Sherry, in his 50th birthday year, to play to Elliott Carter on his 90th birthday - the 2-minute work is presented here in manuscript facsimile.